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  • Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

    08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

    The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our

  • Announcement of new CO2 storage area

    08/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces a new area for CO2 storage in the North Sea. The announcement comes due to interest from the industry and is in accordance with CO2 storage regulations.

  • An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty

    27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

    On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable

  • Foreign Minister: Condemns the attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

    08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I condemn the missile attack on the railway station in Kramatorsk. Dozens of Ukrainians have been killed and injured. I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends', the Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine

    20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    -The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence

  • Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

    19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

  • Changes among the political advisers

    12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

  • Changes in the Government

    12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

  • Ukrainians in Norway need to register

    25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Registration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.

  • Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

    27/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

  • Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

    25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.

  • Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

    26/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

  • The EU Commission recommends negotiations of an agreement between Norway and the EU to hinder VAT fraud

    27/04/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

    The Commission adopted 26 April 2022 a recommendation to the Council to re-open negotiations of the agreement between Norway and the EU concerning administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose of the agreement is to combat

  • Proposal aims to make it easier to find homes for Ukrainian refugees

    29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    The government has put forward a proposal to introduce emergency powers in the Planning and Building Act to speed up the process of welcoming and finding homes for refugees from Ukraine.

  • Joint statement on climate

    06/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The text of the following readout was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway on the occasion of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s visit to Oslo, Norway.

  • Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

    10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

  • Statement on Taliban and women's rights

    09/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

  • Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections

    10/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • The Revised National Budget: Government proposes record-high aid budget of NOK 44.9 billion

    12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The war in Ukraine is having impacts across the globe. The number of people who have been displaced is rising and more people than ever before do not have enough to eat. The Government is proposing an increase of NOK 3.6 billion in the aid budget,

  • Revised state budget: Government launches new public health campaign focusing on mental health

    12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The government wants to boost mental public health. This is why ‘ABC For Good Mental Health - A Public Health Campaign’ is being launched. Its goal is to increase public knowledge about mental health, promote good mental health and prevent mental

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